From collection Atlantic Fisherman Collection
Captain Paul York's Hampton fishing boat
Fishing boat caked with ice. Owner Capt. Paul York, Portland, ME. 31x 9 ft. 20-35 hp. Palmer motor, 12 ft 1 1/4 in. diameter Monel Metal shaft.
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LB1998.34.1
Captain Paul York's Hampton fishing boat "The 31 x 9 ft.boat owned by Capt. Paul York of Portland, Me. heavily encased in ice. She has a 20-35 hp. Palmer motor, and a 12 ft, 1 ¼" diameter Monel Metal shaft." Captain York was one of the most successful small boat fishermen out of Portland bringing in cod winter and summer, and a favorite subject for photographer Alfred Elden. In those days, fishing grounds in Casco Bay, just off Portland provided a good living for inshore fresh fishermen. Published in Atlantic Fisherman in April 1937.
